I'm trying to find out about the McCay family in Locust fork also JP and Ethel Children ROLAND,DOC,WALLACE,WATICE,WONITA,TRISH,ESTER,BANT,JESS,lOIS,Marthabell I am kin to Holt,Price,Tidwell,Tawbush,Richey,Moore,Rogers,Self,Terry.
Iam the son of Wallace and Jean McCay Brother Wallace Neal and sister Katy Jean If you know anything drop me a line am presently in Texas,Bowie north of dallas

A newby to genealogy. Found your site to be very intersting since my mother and grandmother's side of the family are Tidwells.My grandmother was Stella Hill; her father was Perry Tidwell married to Serena Cagle. Perry's father was Bazel Tidwell married to Caroline Prudence Tucker. Bazel's father was Henry Tidwell married to Mary UNKNOWN. Henry's father was Job.

Hi, I was researching my great grandmother Mary Missouri Marsh Walker and found your site. Awesome. My grandmother told me that her mother and father were married back east. He was a preacher and started traveling west. Almost all their children were born in a different state. When they got to New Mexico (were my grandmother was born)Mary said no futher. The land is just getting worst. Moses went on and made it to California. Grandma Nelpha said that they saw him just often enough after that not to be able to declare him dead. About once every 7 years. After a while Mary Missouri decided to come back east. She had six live children and they traveled in a covered wagon. She stopped at Anadarko, Ok. My grandmother told me that on the way back. Marshall or Mansel got caught in a snake pit. The other (Marshall or Mansel) went and got their mother. She grabbed up a broom, ran to the snakes and started sweeping those snakes into the air. Grabbed the son and swept out of there.

I recieved a email from a Jennifer Tidwell in Batesville, MS today and learned of your web page. We (my family) know little beyond our grandparents, as they were illiterate, and nothing was written down. We have "stories" that our side of the family, moved into Mississippi from somewhere near Walker Co. Alabama. However we have little or no proof, and I am at present trying to get a copy of the notes made by an Aunt. I hope to have the notes photocopied and organized before the end of the year.

What little history I do know is that two brothers came to America from England when they were very young (teenagers) and settled in what were the colonies at the time. They were farmers in Virginia maybe? I'll have to get the geneaolgy report to be sure. At any rate, they have been farmers ever since. I have dirt in my blood! This information is sketchy at best. I'll have to confirm it with Pap's records.

I do know that James Whitfield Tidwell had several brothers and pretty much everyone in this county with the last name of Tidwell is related. The research I've done says the name originated in Devonshire, England.

Phillip:
My name is William Lawrence,(Larry),Tidwell, my father was Thomas Wesley Tidwell whose father was Frank Butler Tidwell. Our family originated in Pulaski, TN. My grandmother's maiden name was Abernathy. I had heard the rumor of the Cherokee Grandmother, and that part of the family participated in the Trail of Tears walk. I don't have any proof of this and would be interested in knowing if you do.

Hey man, I'm a 19 yr. old college student from Louisiana. And yes, my last name is Tidwell. I was just randomly searching on the web, and I searched for Tidwell and found my way here. My dad's name is Bill Tidwell, son of James Tidwell. Any relation?

thank you for helping locate our relatives in locus fork and blount county. also, are you kin to anyone around tidwell holler or oneonta because we have counsins in and around both. granpa john tidwell married granma maybelle mccay, and her sister married his brother. so we have a few double first cousins there.

My grandmothers maiden name was Tidwell, her father was Jasper Tidwell and her grandfather is Stephen Tidwell. Jasper was born in Blount County, Alabama but died in Rusk County, Texas where he is buried. I have just begun to research this side of the family, so I am eager to gather as much information as I possibly gather. Janis"Jan"Schulz

William B Tidwell was born on Aug 12,1877 Died May 27, 1937
Father is Wiley Richard Tidwell
I have additional infomation on this line of the Tidwell Family if you want or need it.
William B is my grandfather

I was born in OKC my great grandfather was John Robert Tiwell, my grandfather was Edward Lorenzo Tidwell who was married to Willie May Haynes Tidwell, my father is Wallace Robert Tidwell who say that our family came from Tennessee or Alabama. Several Tidwell's moved to California durning the great depression. FYI there is a Tidwell cemetery south of Lindsay Ok.

Dear Philip,
My dad was born in Centre, Cher. Cty., Al. On Sept. 7, 1881. Could you perhaps mean him? How are you relatd to the Swan-CYs-CEYs-SEYs-SIEs-SEAs-ZEYs-ZYs-etc., etc. ? There still seems to be quite a few Swan---s in Georgia.
I'm trying very desparately to find my "roots", and 'my' branch of the family tree, but am 8o years old this past Sept. 8th, and I'm having a terrible time. Do you think that you have any info. I could use? Please let me hear from soon.
Regards, Hayden Ziegler.

I am the youngest daughter of George Willis McCay.
His father was also George McCay and his mother was Minnie
Henderson. He has a brother George Wesley and a sister
Wilma Butler, both now deceased. My father is married to Phyllis Pearl Penry and has four daughters: Roberta Lynn Hicks; Charlotte Ann McCay; Betty Jo Kelly and Robin McCay.

I am trying to locate my family roots and ran across your web site. My grandfathers name was Coy Tidwell. The only thing we know about the Tidwell side of my family is that his grandfather's name was David Tidwell and he is buried in the Tidwell cemetary in Allgood, Alabama. I do not know my grandfather's parents names. I think he may have grown up in the household with a family by the last name of Horsley????????????

I am very interested in the Tidwell. As you can see my husband is a Tidwell. His grandfather is Virgil Tidwell. This has given me a place to start, since he doesn't know much about the Tidwells. Thanks Barb

Phil, There is a researcher at ancestry.com who says
some of the Westmoreland Co, Va Tidwell's went to Blount Co. Al. She did not say who or when. Did you already know this? Her name is Ruby Upp. She uses the email address:
susieq777@juno.com. I have just recently found out that my Hiram Tidwell's father, Absalom Tidwell, may be the son of William Tidwell, grandson of Richard Tidwell ll.

Jackie
P.S. I have a Young Deer story as told to me by my grandmother, Lucinda Widner Cox, in 1956 when I was 10 yrs old.

Some of the info on the origins of the Tidwell line can be found on http://tidwell.bravepages.com Some of the South Carolina Tidwells just had a family reunion.. and going back to the 12hundreds the Tidwell family can be found in Dorchire England. Lord of the manor was a Man with the sirname Tidwell.. and therefor the town was known as Tidwell Town. Also Tidwell can be traced back to the French Hougernots. Richard Tidwell was the first Tidwell to come to America as a indentured servant for being a horse theif.. an original Tidwell family crest has been found.. although laying claim on it would mean having actual direct line of decent from the lord of Tidwell Town :) hope this helps

I was searching the cemeteries trying to find something on my husband's family. His granddaddy was born in Ala. about 1840 and later came to Texas. We have the info on Texas and I have not been able to locate anything on James Johnson Black's family. The name Cousin Ditto was mentioned in one of his letters. You have a very organized page, wish they were all that good.

My GGGrandfather was Thomas S. Tidwell Born 1860 in Bankston, Alabama (Fayette county). He later moved to Granbury Texas. I'm trying to find out if he had any brothers or sisters, and what his fathers name was. Any info you could give me would be appreciated. Thank-you.

i have really enjoyed research your site. my name is shrley grant farrell, my mothers name is lillian marie tidwell grant. she was born in red river county texas. our ancestors came from tennessee, alabama, south carolina, england. i believe we have some of the same descendants. i am realy anxious to take what i printed and compare our information. great great site. i know i wil visit again.
thanksagain shirley

A LEGEND OF THE TIDWELL NAME IS THAT IN THE OLD ENGLAND SOME MILLERS WOULD CATCH THE INCOMING TIDE AND HOLD IT IN PONDS WHICH WOULD BE USED TO TURN THE MILLS AFTER THE TIDES WOULD GO DOWN---THEREFORE THEY USED THE 'TIDE WELL'-----AND IT GOT SHORTENED TO TIDWELL OVER THE YEARS. I WONDER IF THT HAS ANY VALIDITY?

my maid name is tidwell im all so trying to find out about my family on my grandma in grandpa tidwell my grandpa name is george w. tidwell my grandma name is ella tidwell maid name is burleson she had a twin sister name emma i like to no if you no any of these people in there family

the father of my children is Ben Alford Tidwell Jr. my son is Ben Alford Tidwell III. His grandfather Sr. has passed away in Kern county Ca. in 1999 and was from Georgia I am having a hard time finding out any thing about this Tidwell line Are you related in some way? their grandmother was Elizabeth Jones and Passed in 1979 Kern county Ca any info would be helpfull Thank you Elyse Skeen

the father of my children is Ben Alford Tidwell Jr. my son is Ben Alford Tidwell III. His grandfather Sr. has passed away in Kern county Ca. in 1999 and was from Georgia I am having a hard time finding out any thing about this Tidwell line Are you related in some way? their grandmother was Elizabeth Jones and Passed in 1979 Kern county Ca any info would be helpfull Thank you Elyse Skeen

Hi Philip,
We may be kin. My gg-grandma was Polly Anne Tidwell (half American Indian) md. George Washington Box. They lived in Fayette County, Alabama. Her father was John Tidwell b. 1811 d. 1888. Her mother was Malinda Armstrong (full-blood American Indian).
Hope we can connect our lines. Your website is really good. My URL is: www.angelfire.com/or/pabjo
Patsy

I have been trying to find who my grandmothers parents were Her name is Lillie May Tidwell b-1877 married my grandfather in 1920 they are from Marion Co. Al. His name is William R. Cantrell b-8-1897 & married March 21, 1920 in Marion Co. Al.

Hello,
I was looking for Chepultepec, and found your page. I am a decsendant from James Armstrong and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Sallie)?, parents to your Elizabeth Armstrong.Her brother Thomas Armstrong was my gggrandfather. Do you have any thing on the Armstrong family?? I am travleing to this area in September would like to find where my grandfather Thomas
is buried. You have a well planned page. I have not attempted to make one yet.

Wish you luck in identifying your Tidwell line. I have been researching my Tidwell line in Georgia for several years. There seems to always be a lot of guesswork trying to tie relationships with all the Tidwells out there.

I am researching PHILLIPS / PITTS / RAILEY / LOCKE primarily . I grew up in Tallassee,Tallapoosa Co.,AL. and have lived in Orlando,Orange Co.,FL now for 28 years.
I like your WebPages very much , Thanks JoAn

It's exciting to see someone trying to trace the Tidwell name..I've been trying to find the origin of the name..my grandfather believes that the name is welsh. do you have any idea? Keep up the good work.

This email addresss is temporary since I'm in the process of moving and changing jobs so I will contact you later. Morning Tidwell and Thomas Edward Tidwell are my great great great grandparents from what my mother can figure. My mom is Monia Wynell Tidwell and her mother was Leamor Jewell Tidwell. My mother was named after her great grandmother who she said was named Mourning Star Tidwell. My mothers grandparents moved from Alabama to Texas in the early 1900's. We attended a family reunion in Alabama when I was around 13 which would have made it around 1968. I know there had to have been around 100 people show up for that thing. My brothers and I have always been interested in knowing more about our family.

Phillip, just started fooling around in the sites again. I didnt see you at decoration day. there wasnt a lot off the tidwells that i new to show up. Era was there though I was glad to see her there. we need to up date the Pine Bluff Cemetary list. since there have been a lot added including L.C. & Uncle Grover.

Hello,
My Name is Debra Tidwell. I just read your'e page and wanted to Know if we are at all related by any chance? My Father's name is Donald Tidwell. If you Know any thing about being related to us at all please write me back. I thank you for your'e time. Debra Tidwell

Do you have any listing of a George Washington Tidwell being born in Alabama. Town not known but he died in Montgomery County, Arkansas. He married Lydia Catherine Tallant December 6, 1878 in Montgomery County, Arkansas. I was checking your Tidwells against some of mine. Your website is very nice and I will come back to it again, thanks. Polly Smith

I have been looking for information on my mother-in-law's family and was happy to find lots of info on your websie. My mother-in-law is Ruby Jean Tidwell Clark, daughter of John Bunyon Tidwell and Maebelle Caroline McCay. I was married to Ruby's fifth child, John Thomas and have three children. Will be happy to supply you with further info if requested. We live in Minnesota, where Ruby settled in the early 1960's. Thanks again for all the great info.

I would like to know something about my history. I know my grandparents are from Hazard County Kentucky. My grandfathers name is Floyd Tidwell and Grandmother is Cora Tidwell If anyone knows anything send me some mail

My grandparents came from the Guin Ala area in the 1930's. My great-grandfather's name was John Thomas Tidwell, his wife's name was Ida Alice Tidwell. I'm not sure about her maiden name, I know she had a sister whose last name was Couch. There are also some Flippo's in my family somewhere, I'm not sure how they're connected.

My great grandfathers name was claude franklin tidwell.My father thought that he may have come from alabama.My grandmothers name is claudie bell tidwell clark. Just thought it was worth a shot to tell you.Good luck in your search.

Hello, I am researching my grandmotherís roots. Her name was Ida Phillips and she was the daughter of Joel M. Phillips and Lulizar Windham. I have a death certificate on Joel that says he was born in GA on July 18, 1864. He died on January 13, 1954 and is buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park at Orlando, FL. My grandmother, Ida P. Phillips-Cornelius is buried at the Concord Primitive Baptist church cemetery just across the Blount county line in Marshal County. All of her siblings lived in Oneonta, AL. I cannot find anything that gives Joel's fatherís name. I do not have any information on Lulizar. Do you have any information that you can share with me? Sincerely, Randall M. Haney
Jacksonville, FL

Father's name Obra Leon Tidwell
Mother's name Etha Nell Willis
Both from Haleyville Ala.
I also have been trying to find out about my mothers great grandmother which is suppost to full blooded cherokee indian. She supposedly raised 26 children 13 of them were not her own.

Hi,
I hope I am in the right Phillips page. I am searching information on Marie Mary Phillips who married Thomas Pullen and had twins Cecil and Jack Wallace. I will appreciate your help Thank you.
Yvonne

hey, like the web page, it's really weird how you can find some people on the internet by typing in there name. My dad's name is tidwell, and he is from california, so I don't know if there is a link or not. We now live in Arkansas. I was just wondering.

My wife has Silas Tidwell in her background as a grandfather. He is listed in the 1860 census in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Silas goes back William/Edmund/Peter (still researching)in So. Carolina in the 1700's.

Our family also came from Alabama by way of South Carolina
in the late 20's. My grandfather was on the Birmingham Police Force in the late teens and early 20's. I'll see what
I can find and try to get back to you with it.

Our family also came from Alabama by way of South Carolina
in the late 20's. My grandfather was on the Birmingham Police Force in the late teens and early 20's. I'll see what
I can find and try to get back to you with it.

Hi, sorry about not saying where the cemetery is.My grandfather's father was Royal Edwin Tidwell who was married to Jane Margaret Nelson. Royal's father was Peter Tidwell, Born27 Mar 1831 in Randolph, Washington, New York. His father was Absalam Tidwell, b. 8 Mar 1792 in either Illinois or Tennessee, I don't know which yet.
Anyway, there are several of the Tidwells burried in this cemetery. It isn't far(about 20 miles) from my home. When the snow melts enough to see the headstones, I'll get all the names and send them to you. We are in the middle of a bad snowstorm right now, so far about 18 -20 inches and still coming. Let me know if any of these names match your line. Randy

I recently attended a funeral of a cousin. My mother's family is Tidwell. Phelon or Phelan Tidwell is my great great grandfather I believe from Blount County and served in the CSA under Gen. Hood. Any info would be appreciated.

Do you know any thing fo Graham H. Tidwell-born 8-12-1809,and died 2-6-1891. He was my GG grand father. He was reared in SC and raised a family there in Fairfield co. Came to Choctaw co. Miss. between 1867 and 1870. Looking for his parents-don't know the names-but have hit a brick wall. Any help would be appreciated.

My name is Drew Tidwell (29). My father, grandfather & great grandfather had the same name as me and I am searching to find out about my family history. I currently live in New York City and am married to Jennifer Tidwell. My brother (Michael Tidwell) works and lives in Vermont. My Uncle who is obviously a Tidwell has lived his entire life in Miami. I know we have relatives in Georga and originally come from England. Other than that, I just know my story and recent history of family. I will continue to research and update as I find out more.

A few days ago, I asked for information about Rufus Marion Tidwell (before I had thoroughly researched your web site.)
Rufus Marion Tidwell was my grandfather and the eldest brother of your great-grandfather, Robert Asbury Tidwell. When I checked your information on Rufus, I found several of his children's names omitted. I think I can help you fill in some gaps. My father is Dalton Tidwell and the youngest child of Rufus. My father is 82 years of age and in fair health. I will start collecting everything I can find to fill in the gaps. Please send me your mailing address and I will found the information to you.

My grand mother was Viola Tidwell from Winston County Alabama. I am just getting started on this side of my family. My grandfather was Allen Hill (who I believe was from Randolf County).

Our Tidwells had an ancestor (I think great grand father) named Rufus Tidwell born at Oklahoma City on the Indian Reservation. Any leads would be appreciated.

The Winston County Tidwells stayed either neutual or Union during the Civil War (the county stayed Union), with many Tidwell names listed in the 1st Alabama Calvary (U.S. Volunteers), with was Sherman's escort during the "March to the Sea".

Because of this, a lot of Tidwells were forced to leave Alabama during the war and a lot never went back after the war. This contributed to the migration of the name to the West.

I realy liked your webpage, the pictures where great! Did'nt find any Tidwells that I am looking for but really enjoyed the time spent checking out this site, will come back again soon to see what new things you will add, Thanks,Jan.

I am very interested in tracing my family tree. I am told my line came form the south and settled in Carbon County, Utah then migtated to SanPete County, Utah. William Henry, Robert, John are some of my line. If i keep diging maybe I can connect with you somewhere. see you again

My ggg-grandparents were William and Arrena Branham of Blount Co. They were there by 1840 and, except for a time in IL during the war, remained until after 1870. They had several children (including a Uriah and Jeremiah), owned land near where Inland Lake is located and were members of the Pisgah Church. I think William was Jennie's brother and their mother was named Fanny. She signed for Jennie to marry Blake Tidwell there in Blount County. Please let me know if you have any additional information regarding the Branham family.

Dear Phillip,
Am sorry about the MyFamily.com website, I am ashamed for not posting anything but my husband is the relative and with his memory problem it's been hard for me to get him interested but I have really enjoyed it and enjoy visiting it from time to time. I will visit your website and hope to learn more about Johnny's family. I enjoy seeing pics and reading about people even if I didn't know them. You've done a really good job of bringing all this to your kin folks and wished for it to have turned out better than it did. God bless you! Gloria & Johnny

Daughter of Mattie E. Tidwell and John L. Sullivan.
Mother (Mattie Alice/or Alyce) daughter of
Francis and William Albert Tidwell.
From Greensburg, Louisiana - with kin in MS and TN so I'm told...I've not looked into it, I might be getting the "bug" to find out what kind of stock I'm from.
I enjoyed your website - the pictures were great! Thanks...

Great site you have developed. I haven't had time to trace some of the names in "your(our)tree" but there a good possibility that most Tidwells are related. In the 1600(?) there was three brother in VA. and most Tidwells can trace back to them.
For reference check out a book entitled "MCCALL TIDWELL AND ALLIED FAMILIES". It is out of print but I have found copies in various libraries (Houston and Memphis to name two).
Good luck on your quest and I look forward to seeing more of your work

Hi Phil:
Well I am a Tidwell from the Georgia side of the border and I've been trying to see how far back we Tidwells go. I have pretty good records of my family to the early 1800s all in the GA and SC region though rumor has it we may have come from Virginia originally. Did your family come from Georgia?
Best

Just wanted to say that I am a decendent of William John Tidwell and Sarah S. Anderson. I have been searching all Tidwell files that I can for information abt. William John Tidwell, The best I can get is his Father was named Henry. Thanks for sharing your list.
Bill

I have also been told that my part of the Tidwell family is Cherokee. I have not been able to prove it. I am looking for Tidwell's that originated in SC ad removed to TN. Names are Andrew (1814), son Azariah Pressley Tidwell and William Allen Tidwell.

Hi, I am Vickie Fendley Evers. I have been working on my family and have traced back to James David Findley, married to Mary Elizabeth Law. Please let me know if you have any information on this line. Thanks and good luck!

I posted a message earlier, read through some of the other messages, and was responding to one of the messages and giving some details of my ancestry when I thought I might post it here, even though I know this really isn't a message forum, for anyone else who might find it helpful -
It's certainly not complete, but with even a cursory glance, it's easy to see how easily the family probably got split up and wound up all over the nation.

I am decended from Richard b 1635, via Robert b. abt 1690, William Carr Tidwell (abt 1720), Reuben (abt 1770), Robert abt 1814, Richard T. 1 April,1845, to my grandfather Nathan Jerry. Most of the research I have was done by a cousin, Joyce Grigsby, with another cousin and I picking up where she left off and attemping to fill in some of the "holes."

From my records, and understanding,

There is information indicating Richard may have had a sister, Martha, or maybe a daughter. She had, I think, an
illegitimate child.

Robert had two sons, William Carr and John. I have no information on John other than she (Joyce) says William Carr may have married John's widow, Anne Sanford. At any rate, William Carr and Anne had a son, Reuben, late in William Carr's life as he died in 1734.

Reuben, on the other hand, had 12 children, Mark; Mary; William; Edward; Frances, m. Andrew Weber; Ralph; Richard; John; Betty Elizabeth; Robert (my 3xggfather) b. 1814; Joseph; and Rebecca. Other than information about my Robert, and the marriage of Frances to Andrew Weber, the only info I have on the rest are some birth and death dates.

My Tidwell family, from everything I have discovered, came from Virginia to Tennessee to Lauderdale Co., Alabama when Alabama was first opened to development in the 1800's. I haven't yet looked thru your research, but there is probably a connection to your ancestors and mine. I was told by a researcher 15+ years ago that there were several Tidwell brothers who came to America in the early 1700's.
I've managed to trace (using previous family research) back to the 900's.

It's so nice to finally see the Tidwell family name appear more and more on the internet. Thank you for sharing your work.
Marti Tidwell Randall

Hello Philip,
Hope you and family are doing well. I have slowed down doing genealogy! Have been at it for 20+ years. I collected thousands of Tidwell names while I was searching my line from Va SC Ga Ala and Tenn!
I have lots of families and single Tidwell names in the southern states. My Tidwell family connection in Blount co was Benjamin and Amelia Tidwell--from Meriwether co Ga.
I tried to make connection with Ga Tidwells and the Cherokees. Didnt make much headway as the early Tidwell/Cherokee families kept their mouthes shut. The enrollment of the Cherokees in Ga gives the best sources of
Tidwell/Cherokee connections.
The Tidwells of Walker, Marion and Fayette cos I have met recently open up to their Indian connections!
Keep up the good work. I could have used your and other pages long ago in my searches!!

I live in E Tenn near Knoxville and make anual trips to Blount and Houston cos where some decendants of the second family of Isaiah P Tidwell live.

I see you around the web a lot! Your site is looking really good and it is easy to move around! I am only a Tidwell by marriage/divorce but hey once a Tidwell always a Tidwell! Besides we have a line of our own little Tidwells starting up with 4 grandchildren one of which is a Tidwell by name! Have some information but not documented for the most part with birth/marriage/death certificates! I have found the Tidwell family very interesting both the living and the dead! This family goes back to Etowah County, Blount County and the Georgia Indian country. My father in law died in Hokes Bluff, Ala in 58 or 59 I think.

Good work on your part. I haven't a clue as to how to really do this research....I figure one day I'll get serious instead of poking here and there. Happy Hunting!

I'm descended of Margrett Ellen Tidwell (dau. of Peter Starnes Tidwell) b. October 15, 1836, d.January 25, 1920 and Samuel McCager Hall. They are both buried in Fairview Congregational Church Cemetery, Marion Co., AL. Married November 18, 1855 in Dekalb Co. AL. Would love to hear from any descendants.

I have just started researching my family tree. My grandfather was Andrew Carl Tidwell & was born in Gordon County, Georgia in 1895. My great grandparents were John Clayton Tidwell and Sara Croy. Lots of possibilities in the guestbook.

I ended up here because I am searching for the surname MOONIE from Alabama and or TX. My great grandmother was named MARTHA Caroline Lucinda MOONEY CALHOUN PERKINS. She was born in Alabama in 1852. Lived in Sherman, Grayson Co. TX and later McKinney, Collin Co. Tx. until her death in 1923.
It is believed that her father's name was WILLIAM MOONIE and that her mother's name was MARTHA JANE FAULK.

If I am here by mistake please forgive me and move on.

By the way, you have done a wonderful job here! I love how you have displayed your info. Great taste, no flutter-clutter plus it is easy to use.

Hi!
Well my father is a Tidwell. He is from Michigan where he grew up. His father is James Tidwell. I think some of the Tidwell's come form South Carolina. I would just like to know more of my family because I know I have a big one. So if u have info please email me. I'm not doing extensive research or anything though. Just want to know my family. And mabey find my granddady. Thanx much. Stephanie

My wife is Elizabeth C Tidwell,Daughter of James B Tidwell and Marjorie K Landman. I recieved some informtion some Information on the Tidwell's from Carolyn Chalkley and was about to try to find what I could on the net when I found that you had done so much. Have you found anything on John Tidwell,Roberts father.

I am the great granddaughter of Lila and J. Lon Calvert that are buried at Pinebluff. I live in Saraland al. My
Grandfather lives in Locust Fork When I pulled up your web page I got chills This is neat My aunt Bonnie is also buried in Pinebluff I think this is cool
Monica

My name is Tom Fendley. Was doing a web-search of my last name when I came
across you site.

I live in Chicago, though my father (James Robert Fendley) is from Texas,
born in 1931. His dad was also James, born also, I believe, in Texas. He
was born in about 1900 (I can find out exact date).

I'm interested in the work you've done. In fact, my older brother Ed
compiled his own family tree research about 20 years ago. I don't have those
results with me but, if I'm not mistaken, he traced the roots of the
Fendley's back to Germany (or maybe Chzechoslovia), where our family name was
Fendletts. The name, according to his research, got changed at some point
after the family came to the U.S.

Anyway, my dad has brothers and sisters in Texas and Alabama. His sister
Dorothy became Dorothy Shippen about 40 years ago and lives, last I heard, in
Prattville (?), Alabama.

I've CC'd this note to my brother Ed so, when he gets a chance (he's out of
the country now, but will be back shortly), he may be able to tell you what
he came up with.

Great grandfather Jim Tidwell from Winfield Alabama born on November 29 1914, his mother was renne Tidwell, Jim married Vella Mae Colburn. I also at this point have tie in to Fryburg and Westbrook familys. I spoke with other relatives and requested information they might have,be here soon!

my father is from alabama,same town and mother from arkansas my grandfather was Jim tidwell.My father is James tidwell and my mother is Violet ( westbrook ) daughter of Grover and Dorthey who resided in california until the past several years and now live in Batesville Ark.

I tried sending this before but I do not know if you got it. I had a pretty detailed message about my family. If you did not get it, e-mail me and let me know. I do not want to repeat everything I wrote, so let me know. My father, Edgar Norman Tidwell is here at my house right now but he is leaving in the morning, first thing. If this is the first message that you have received from me, please e-mail me and I will do it all over again. As I said in the first E-Mail, we have to be related, and my Father could help you in your quest for information. My name is Lynne Tidwell Stonesifer, and I have a wonderful husband and two wonderful children. We live at Isle of Palms, S.C.
I found your site by trying to find my mother's site which is www.tidwellart.com. She has an art gallery in Charleston, S.C. Please be in touch so we can maybe help you. My father knows everything = Hey, he is a Chemical Engineer, (Just Kidding) He thinks he does. Anyway, I think this web site is neat, and I hope you get all the information that you need. If you need any help, please call me at (843)886-4225. We would be glad to help you. I am a real Tidwell. Call or E-mail me. I think I may be able to be of some help. I am trying to think of an ending, so Love Lynne Tidwell Stonesifer

I tried sending this before but I do not know if you got it. I had a pretty detailed message about my family. If you did not get it, e-mail me and let me know. I do not want to repeat everything I wrote, so let me know. My father, Edgar Norman Tidwell is here at my house right now but he is leaving in the morning, first thing. If this is the first message that you have received from me, please e-mail me and I will do it all over again. As I said in the first E-Mail, we have to be related, and my Father could help you in your quest for information. My name is Lynne Tidwell Stonesifer, and I have a wonderful husband and two wonderful children. We live at Isle of Palms, S.C.
I found your site by trying to find my mother's site which is www.tidwellart.com. She has an art gallery in Charleston, S.C. Please be in touch so we can maybe help you. My father knows everything = Hey, he is a Chemical Engineer, (Just Kidding) He thinks he does. Anyway, I think this web site is neat, and I hope you get all the information that you need. If you need any help, please call me at (843)886-4225. We would be glad to help you. I am a real Tidwell. Call or E-mail me. I think I may be able to be of some help. I am trying to think of an ending, so Love Lynne Tidwell Stonesifer

Phillip,
I am sure I am the oldest of your research team. One thing
that may interest all of you, is there is a community in
Westmorland Co.VA/. names "Tidwell's Landing" I saw it
years ago and again three years ago. All of the early
Tidwell's all go back to Westmorland Co.VA. I have been
researching Tidwell family for 30 or so years. I have been in Westmorland Co. spending hours looking at microfilm ,
also in Fairfield Co. S.C. county buildings. That was
before computers. The only thing I have been unable to find
is the ship and date that Richard Tidwell and 3 or 4 of his
brothers came over from England. If anyone knows anything
about the ship please send it to Phillip and I am sure he
will pass it on.
Phillip , you are doing a great job.

P>S> this has not been checked out. but I have a record , true or false. back to 1208. the last entry was Warren
of Tideswell , that was before they used first and last names. I found it on a CD Rom called "Family Tree Maker."

Phillip,
I am sure I am the oldest of your research team. One thing
that may interest all of you, is there is a community in
Westmorland Co.VA/. names "Tidwell's Landing" I saw it
years ago and again three years ago. All of the early
Tidwell's all go back to Westmorland Co.VA. I have been
researching Tidwell family for 30 or so years. I have been in Westmorland Co. spending hours looking at microfil

Phillip,
I am sure I am the oldest of your research team. One thing
that may interest all of you, is there is a community in
Westmorland Co.VA/. names "Tidwell's Landing" I saw it
years ago and again three years ago. All of the early
Tidwell's all go back to Westmorland Co.VA. I have been
researching Tidwell family for 30 or so years. I have been in Westmorland Co. spending hours looking at microfilm ,
also in Fairfile Co. S.C. county buildings. That was
before computers. The only thing I have been unable to find
is the ship and date that Richard Tidwell and 3 or 4 of his
brothers came over from England. If anyone knows anything
about the ship please send it to Phillip and I am sure he
will pass it on.
Phillip , you are doing a great job.

P>S> this has not been checked out. but I have a record , true or false. back to 1208. the last entry was Warren
of Tideswell , that was before they used first and last names. I found it on a CD Rom called "Family Tree Maker."

Phillip,
I am sure I am the oldest of your research team. One thing
that may interest all of you, is there is a community in
Westmorland Co.VA/. names "Tidwell's Landing" I saw it
years ago and again three years ago. All of the early
Tidwell's all go back to Westmorland Co.VA. I have been
researching Tidwell family for 30 or so years. I have been in Westmorland Co. spending hours looking at microfilm ,
also in Fairfile Co. S.C. county buildings. That was
before computers. The only thing I have been unable to find
is the ship and date that Richard Tidwell and 3 or 4 of his
brothers came over from England. If anyone knows anything
about the ship please send it to Phillip and I am sure he
will pass it on.
Phillip , you are doing a great job.

P>S> this has not been checked out. but I have a record , true or false. back to 1208. the last entry was Warren
of Tideswell , that was before they used first and last names. I found it on a CD Rom called "Family Tree Maker."

We are very distant cousins. I will be sending you some info on "my" Tidwells. My lineage is: Robert and Monie Tidwell parents of Vardeman Tidwell who was the father of Steven Tidwell who was the father of Dicy Tidwell who married John Butler. John and Dicy were my great grandparents on my Mother's side.

Are you aware that a group of Tidwells moved into Dickson Co, TN before moving to Blount Co, AL?

Robert and Vardeman Tidwell once owned the land where the Birmingham, AL airport now stands. John and Dicy Butler are buried in New Hope Cemetery in Springville, AL.

My Daddy was Jessie Newell Tidwell and he was born in Blount County. He married Florence McKay Tidwell and he also had a first cousin, Thomas Young Tidwell, who married Ethel McKay.
I have two brothers, Robert Newell Tidwell and Jerry Wayne Tidwell.

Found your web site and am interested as to how the Slaughter's figure in the "Quest"? I emailed you a few days ago but have'nt received any answer. I have birth and death dates on everyone listed. If inerested please contact me. Danely Richard Slaughter

Hello,
My Tidwell line also hails from Alabama. I know he was from a AL/AR bordertown. I am not sure if it is the same line as yours though. My relative is George W. Tidwell, my gggggrandfather. He served in the Civil War and was captured in either VA or TN (relatives disagree on where!). He spent time in Ft. Delaware and when released he joined the Yankee Army (as so the legend says). He then married Susan Byrnes. He settled in New Castle, Delaware. This is all I know about him. I wish I knew more information about him. I am hoping maybe you knew something about him or heard something about him. Or if we are a totally seperate line altogether. Your help is appreciated!!

Hi, Nice pages you have. My grnadfather was a Tidwell, but from Tn and died in Louisiana 1947. At least I believe he was from Tn. Haven't got his death record yet. They, I am sure, are all related somewhere. A friend of mine is a Tidwell (Al. and Ms.) She thinks the same.

I am looking for any information about Sarah Tidwell, wife of James Aldridge and mother to Rosana. Your pages are great. Thanks for any information anyone can give me. Rosana was married in Cullman Alabama to Rueben Aldridge

I saw your posting I would like to know about the FENDLEY/Findley/Finley/Fenley side an any names
if you might have any.
My grandfather came from alabama exactly wehre not sure
know around Montgomery,Greensville.
Granddaugter

I was thrilled to find your site on the Robinett family. I am descended from Chloe Robinett. I have a lot of data on my family, which I will forward to you shortly. It will fill in some of the blanks from Chloe forward. By the way, I live in Pelham, AL. My wife and I have four sons. I have lived in the Birmingham area since 1973.

Welcome Tidwell's. I'am from the Chicago area, so are my two brothers. We have many relatives in Alabama, Lots of Tidwell's, We are looking to have a family reunion this summer near Scottsboro area? My cousin Sharon (A Tidwell) has been working on this project for a while. Are you interested?

I am researching the Fendley family. On 13 Oct. 1844 William Carter married Amanda Fendlay in Greenville District, SC, as reported in the Greenville Mountaineer, issue of October 18, 1844. They eventually moved to Alabama and I last find them on the 1880 census in Township 15, Range 1, Jefferson Co., Al. Ii am descended from their son, Thomas Lafayette Carter who died in Columbia, SC on 12 Jan. 1936. My uncle remembers going with T.L.'s daughter, Edna (my greatgrandmother) on the train to Birmingham to take T.L.'s body for burial. I have not been able to find where he is buried, but perhaps in Woodlawn Cemetery in Birmingham where William Thomas Carter is supposed to be buried according to Ancestral File.
My greatgrandmother, Edna Earle Carter, was born 13 Aug. 1871 in Village Springs, AL. Do you know where that is? I can't find it on a modern map. It was probably swallowed up by Birmingham.

If you are interested in my information I will be happy to share. Don't know if you are interested in collateral lines or not.

Hi there,
My Grandmother was a Tidwell as for as I know she was born in Al some were around Samson she was merried to Charlie Boswell they lived in Elba, Al she die in 1959 or 1960 her husband died in 1966 do you know them or do you know some one who may know them?

Hi there,
My Grandmother was a Tidwell as for as I know she was born in Al some were around Samson she was merried to Charlie Boswell they lived in Elba, Al she die in 1959 or 1960 her husband died in 1966 do you know them or doyou know some one who may know they?

Hi there,
My Grandmother was a Tidwell as for as I know sah was born in Al some were around Samson she was merried to Charlie Boswell they lived in Elba, Al she die in 1959 or 1960 her husband died in 1966 do you know them or doyou know some one who may know they?

I am looking for a William Baxter Tidwell born 1840 in Marshall County, ALA. He is not an ancestor of mine but I am helping a cousin. There were a lot of Gravitt/Tidwell intermarriages on the Cherokee frontier in Georgia. Do you have much of this information?

MY GRANDPARENTS CAME TO OKLAHOMA IN A COVERED WAGON FROM ALABAMA ABOUT 1900. THEY SETTLED IN HENRYETTA OKLA. AND LIVED THERE UNTIL THEIR DEATHS. MY PARENTS MOVED TO OKLA. CITY ABOUT 1935 AND FOR A VERY LONG TIME WAS THE ONLY TIDWELL IN THE PHONE BOOK. I HAVE LIVED HERE ALL OF MY LIFE.

MY GRANDPARENTS CAME TO OKLAHOMA IN A COVERED WAGON FROM ALABAMA ABOUT 1900. THEY SETTLED IN HENRYETTA OKLA. AND LIVED THERE UNTIL THEIR DEATHS. MY PARENTS MOVED TO OKLA. CITY ABOUT 1935 AND FOR A VERY LONG TIME WAS THE ONLY TIDWELL IN THE PHONE BOOK. I HAVE LIVED HERE ALL OF MY LIFE.

i am the great granddaughter of tj tidwell. i have no idea what the 'tj' stands for but he was cherokee. i know he was shot to death by the i.r.s. i wish i could tell you more, but i hardly know much myself. he had at least one dughter named ora lee. she married raymond brewer. i hope this help you.

I AM A SON OF GUSSY NORRIS TIDWELL FROM LOCUST FORK ALABAMA.
HIS BROTHERS ARE BOB AND JIM TIDWELL - ALSO FROM LOCUST FORK. I HAVE AN AUNT AUDREY LIVING IN ONEONTA AND MANY OTHER RELATIVES, BUT AM ALSO INTERESTED IN THE TIDWELL FAMILY TREE. I DO KNOW THAT ROD TIDWELL (the movie " JERRY McGUIRE") IS NOT IN MY FAMILY TREE.

Phillip, Do you know where the TIDWELL name came from? My Nephew has a school project, "His kindergarten class is studying the meanings of different names. His
teacher has asked for them to share with the class anything they may know about their name. Do ya'll know anything about Tidwell that might be helpful for him? Isn't it British? I think we saw a map that depicted a region in
England called TIDWELL?" I may be off base though.
Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.

PS. I have relatives in Locus Fork. You may have seen them on AMERICA's MOST WANTED.... "Mickey & Randy Tidwell"

I think what you are doing is great. I am also looking for some. My father in laws nephew. Here is what I know. My father in laws dads name was William P. Robinette, we think he was born in Edon, Ohio in 1901 or 1902. He never met his dad. He also had a Half brother, which was also Williams son. Robert S. Robinette, who was a pilot and died in Italy in plane crash. Robert's wives name was Eldean and at the time of the crash they had a small son. They also lived in Indiana at that time also. If you have any info. on the nephew let us know. Thanks,

i am also interested in the tidwell family,my father was bob pharon tidwell,he too was born in blout county al.his father was gus tidwell.i do not know if we may be related ,but am very interested in learning about my ancestors

My great-grandfather Arthur Tidwell was born in Tennessee in 1903, and the oldest living Tidwell in my family is my uncle R.B. Tidwell, who still lives in Nashville, was born in 1914. He is the brother of my great-grandfather and the uncle of my grandfather, Charles Tidwell, who was born in 1928. I sent this to say it's good to see recognition of Tidwells after awhile, especially since it has been a long time since we've had a family reunion.

I have been told my roots go to Allen Robinett. I have also been told that we are the United States third or 4th largest
family. However, I have not seen any document that proves such a claim. Perhaps, do you know?

Just found your posting. Have you found any family connections yet with the Parish, Langley and Spear families.
I already known of one of your cousins that married one of my cousins (Ernest Fred Tidwell), and I'm pretty sure the Tidwell family is connected to my line of Langley's and Parish families of AL by other marriages..

While researching the name Tidwell I came up with your Web-page and am hoping that you are from the same Tidwells that I am from. By any chance does the name William Tidwell ring a bell with you? He was my Great-great grandmothers brother. If he is a descendent of yours I have a photo of him that I would be happy to post on my web-page for you or I could even mail a copy of it. His sister married a Thompson who married a Cleland. All are from Alabama and Georgia. Also was wondering what information, if any, you could give me on the Tidwells and Tuckers who are also related to the Tidwells. If you would like any of the Tucker or Tidwell photos just let me know.
Thanks for your time.
Debi

Did a search for "Fendley" on dogpile and got you!! Looking for what information you might have found. I was born Nov. 12, 1948 in Dora, Alabama -- Father Guy Edward Fendley (oldest of 4 children of Lonnie Benjamin and Audrey Fendley) My grandfather was a preacher in the Church of God so moved around a bit. My mother's maiden name was Baird. Now living and working in Champaign-Urbana Illinois (home of the Fighting Illini -- sorry, not Cherokee!)

I am a decendant of Richard Tidwell born in 1635 that immigrated from England. My father was also named Richard, son of John Dee and Derinda of Lauderdale County, Alabama. My great grandfather was Robert born in Va. in 1814 He and his family moved into Madison County, Al sometime between 1839/1842. They are recorded in Lauderdale County census in 1850. There is much interesting information about the Tidwell family.

I am a decendant of Richard Tidwell born in 1635 that immigrated from England. My father was also named Richard, son of John Dee and Derinda of Lauderdale County, Alabama. My great grandfather was Robert born in Va. in 1814 He and his family moved into Madison County, Al aometime between 1839/1842. They are recorded in Lauderdale County census in 1850. There is much interesting information about the Tidwell family.

Hi Phil,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I don't recognize any of the people in the photos, but I'll email your web site address to my Dad and see if he knows anyone in the photos. Have a great 2000!!!
Suzan

We share more than a name, my Tidwell line first appears in Fairfield County, South Carolina and came into Georgia to Meriwether County by way of Mississippi. Family tradition says our ancestor was a sheriff in Mississippi whose horse returned home with blood on the saddle. It was supposed he was murdered by horse thieves before 1850.

The wife, Jenny Ingram Tidwell relocates to Meriwether County, Georgia with her children including John Madison Tidwell...my great grandfather who was born in Mississippi in 1846. The family is listed on the 1850 census.

I have a web site for several Tidwell families in Meriwether County, Georgia at MyFamily.com; if you would like to search the site e-mail me for the password and information about how to logon.

I will revisit your web page from time to time; it looks very promising...keep up the good work.